Parker’s praise for Christie

SCOTT PARKER praised his team’s character after Bournemouth’s unbeaten start to the Championship continued with a win over Luton which saw them go top.

First-half goals from Philip Billing and Dominic Solanke secured the points, with Reece Burke pulling one back for Luton in the second half.

‘We’re undefeated and that’s no mean feat in this division,’ said Parker, who reserved special praise for recent arrival Ryan Christie after he contributed both assists.

‘I’m pleased with him, he’s done well. He’s got that craft that you need in those tight spaces between the lines — that nice bit of class.’

Luton manager Nathan Jones said: ‘We had the best chances of the game really. We put it over from two or three yards.’

He went on to say: ‘Second half, I thought we were excellent — but we’ve had to chase too many games lately.